Derby County boss Frank Lampard and Tom Lawrence during the Nottingham Forest game (Image: PA)

14:48

Rams boss Frank Lampard's in-depth view on 'game-changer' decision

Frank Lampard felt the decision not to award Derby County a ‘clear’ penalty was a game-changer in last night’s goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.

Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa’s flying boot connected with Tom Lawrence’s chest instead of the ball in the area during the first half of the Championship clash, but referee Keith Stroud waved away penalty appeals.

Lampard said it was an obvious penalty, and one he would not even refer to VAR (Video Assistant Referee), if VAR had been in operation at the game.

Meanwhile, Jayden Bogle was arguably fortunate to escape a red card for an elbow on Ben Osborn just before the interval.

Former Rams boss and ex-Forest player Clough - a guest in the Sky Sports studio for the match - believes Bogle could have been dismissed, along with fellow defender Fikayo Tomori, who went unpunished for a two-footed tackle on Joao Carvalho early in the second half.

Will Vaulks of Rotherham United holds off a challenge from Ryan Yates of Scunthorpe United during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Rotherham United and Scunthorpe United at The New York Stadium (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

10:50

Our coverage of last night's match

10:17KEY EVENT

Derby linked with January move for Everton starlet

Derby County are one of a number of clubs said to be interested in signing Everton defender Mason Holgate on loan in January, according to Sky Sports.

The 22-year-old, who can play centre back or right back, has been told he can go out on loan when the transfer window opens in two weeks’ time.

Fulham and Sheffield United are also reported to be eyeing Holgate, who has not been involved in Everton manager Marco Silva’s plans for the last nine Premier League games after having started four of Everton’s first five league fixtures.

Holgate is a product of Barnsley’s Academy and he joined Everton in 2015 for an undisclosed fee, signing a five-year contract.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates with teammates Mason Holgate, Tom Davies and Kieran Dowell after scoring his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Everton and Rotherham United at Goodison Park (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

09:41

Karanka believes Forest should have beat Derby

Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka believes his side deserved all three points in their draw with Derby County.

For the second East Midlands derby in a row, the game ended goalless with both sides having chances to break the deadlock, but unable to get the breakthrough.

There were a couple of controversial moments, including referee Keith Stroud’s decision not to award Derby a penalty after Tom Lawrence appeared to be on the receiving end of a high challenge from Tendayi Darikwa.

Jayden Bogle was also shown a yellow card when he caught Ben Osborn with his arm in a yellow card on the stroke of half-time, a challenge that had some calling for red.

Harry Wilson and Tom Huddlestone had opportunities to open the scoring, as did Forest’s Joe Lolley whose curling effort hit the crossbar in the second half.

Speaking after the game, Karanka said he was pleased with his side’s performance, and that they deserved to leave Pride Park Stadium with all three points.

There had been the promise of goals given the form of Jack Marriott and Harry Wilson for Derby, and Lewis Grabban for Forest, but none materialised.

There were openings. Scott Carson, twice, and Costel Pantilimon made big saves. Forest hit the woodwork late on although Derby believed they should have had a penalty in the first half.

In many ways it was a typical derby, and the desire, determination and commitment in typical derbies can squeeze the quality out of the game, and this was the case in periods although it always felt on a knife-edge.

The point lifted Derby one place to fourth in the Championship while Forest remain on the fringe of the top six.